A.Â
Stop-work orders. Upon notice from the authorized County representative
that work on any water/sewer installation is being done contrary to
the provisions of this chapter, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,
such work shall be immediately stopped. Such notice shall be in writing
and shall be given to the owner of such property, or to his agent,
or to the person doing the work, and shall state the conditions under
which work may be resumed. Where any emergency exists, oral notice
given by the authorized County representative shall be sufficient.
B.Â
Revocation of permits. The County may revoke a permit or approval,
issued under the provisions of the false statement or misrepresentation
as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit
or approval was based. In all such cases no fees shall be refunded.
Before any person, firm or corporation shall engage in the plumbing
business, he shall be qualified as set forth herein, and a license
shall be obtained from the County or state, as required, and a proper
bond posted. Where any plumbing work is being done, a master plumber
or journeyman plumber shall at all times be present on the job, and
in actual control, and in charge of the work in accordance with the
State Plumbing Code.
A.Â
Licensed plumbers. Any duly licensed master plumber who desires to
connect any plumbing work with any County water or sewer facility
shall first make application to the County and obtain the proper permit
therefor.
B.Â
Bond required. Before any person, firm or corporation shall be granted
a permit to engage in the business of plumbing on any system connected
to County water or sewer facilities, he/she shall first obtain the
proper license and whose company is bonded and insured otherwise they
must deposit with the County a good and sufficient minimum bond in
the sum of $10,000, to be approved by the legal Counsel for the County,
conditioned that the person, firm or corporation engaged in the plumbing
business will faithfully observe all the laws pertaining to plumbing,
drain, laying and excavating; further, that the County shall be indemnified
and save harmless from all claims arising from accidents and damage
of any character whatsoever caused by the negligence of such person,
firm or corporation engaged in the plumbing business or by any other
unfaithful, inadequate work done either by themselves or other agents
or employees, and that such person, firm or corporation will maintain
such plumbing work in accordance with the latest Standard Specifications
for Construction Manual, and further that all dirt and other material
excavated will be replaced in a good condition. The company shall
provide written documentation upon the County's request which
verifies that the company is both currently licensed, bonded and insured.
C.Â
Allowing one's name, license or bond to be used to obtain permit
fraudulently. No person, firm or corporation engaged in the business
of plumbing shall allow his, its, or their name to be used by any
other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly, to obtain
a permit from the County.
A.Â
Prior to test. The plumbing system or part thereof shall remain uncovered
until it has been inspected, tested and approved as prescribed in
this section.
B.Â
Uncovering of work. If a plumbing system or part thereof is covered
before being inspected, tested, and approved as prescribed, it shall
be uncovered upon the direction of the authorized County representative.
C.Â
Test of defective plumbing. The water and/or sewer system of any
building, where there is reason to believe that it has become defective,
shall be subjected to test or inspection.
